New Zealand’s LNG Decision: What It Is and What It Isn’t

LNG Global

09 Feb 2026 — 2 min read

1. A Cabinet-Level Infrastructure Decision

New Zealand’s Cabinet has made a definitive decision to proceed with an LNG import terminal
The decision is final and has been delegated to the Energy Minister for execution
Contracting is targeted for mid-2026, with operations expected in 2027 or early 2028
The project will be located in Taranaki

2. An Energy Security Measure, Not a Demand Expansion Strategy

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